Awards-winning modern cabin in Franklin, NC—sleek design, floor-to-ceiling windows, luxury finishes, and peaceful forest views. Close to waterfalls, Highlands, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Asheville’s Biltmore Estate.

After a day of exploring waterfalls, wineries, scenic overlooks, or historic towns, return home to your private sanctuary. Light the fire, open a bottle of wine, slip into the comfortable designer seating, and let the quiet mountain air finish the day for you.

Waterfalls and Scenic Hikes
Dry Falls (15 min) – Walk-behind waterfall with an easy paved trail.
Bridal Veil Falls (15 min) – Drive-by waterfall with pull-off access.
Cullasaja Falls (20 min) – Roadside cascade along the gorge.
Glen Falls (25 min) – Moderate three-tier waterfall hike near Highlands.
Secret Falls (20 min) – Local favorite with a moderate forest trail.
Tallulah Gorge State Park (60 min) – Deep gorge with overlooks and suspension bridge.
Whitewater Falls (75 min) – Highest waterfall east of the Rockies.

Blue Ridge Parkway Highlights
Entrance accessible via Wayah Bald or Bryson City area (about 40 min).
Waterrock Knob Overlook (1 hr) – Sweeping views with a short summit trail.
Richland Balsam (1 hr 15 min) – Highest point on the Parkway with a spruce-fir forest hike.
Devil’s Courthouse (1 hr 20 min) – Dramatic overlook with a short, steep hike.


Casinos and Entertainment
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort (1 hr 10 min) – Gaming, restaurants, concerts, and spa.
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino (1 hr 15 min)

Nearby Mountain Towns and Attractions
Maggie Valley (1 hr) – Festivals, shops, car museum, and seasonal skiing.
Cherokee, North Carolina (1 hr) – Museum, Oconaluftee Village, and elk viewing.
Highlands, North Carolina (35 min) – Dining, boutiques, and waterfall corridor.
Bryson City (45 min) – Scenic railroad, breweries, and Deep Creek tubing and waterfalls.
Waynesville (1 hr 10 min) – Quaint downtown with restaurants and events.

Outdoor and Family Activities
Nantahala Outdoor Center (45 min) – Rafting, ziplines, and hiking. Lake Glenville (35 min) – Swimming, boating, and boat tours to lakeside waterfalls.
Clingmans Dome (1 hr 20 min) – Highest peak in the Smokies with a paved path to the observation tower.